Author: Shraddha Warde

The report reveals that an estimated 53.9 million people suffered from severe food insecurity in the Arab region in 2021, accounting for a 55 per cent increase since 2010 Hunger and malnutrition have reached critical levels in the Arab region as access to basic foods has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, according to a United Nations report. Produced by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), the World Food Programme (WFP), the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the…

The rainbow trout breeding industry reached over 100 million yuan ($14.5 million) a year China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is becoming a hub of trout farming and soaring demand from overseas. While it is less commonly known that trout fish raised in snow and glacier meltwater in this vast region have become a world-renowned delicacy. According to the Xinhua news agency, in Kazak Autonomous Prefecture of Ili, where the brooks meander, are filled with the hustle and bustle of a rainbow trout breeding industry reached over 100 million yuan ($14.5 million) a year. Rainbow trout, a fish native to the…

Golden Grove has installed an innovative combination of weight scales, soil moisture sensors, and analytics developed for horticulture use by Hitachi Vantara Hitachi Vantara, the modern infrastructure, data management and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd and Golden Grove Nursery, the dominant supplier of citrus nursery trees to the Queensland citrus industry (Australia), have applied artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics and sensor technology to inform data-driven irrigation water management practices for sustainable, environmentally friendly food production. Golden Grove has installed an innovative combination of weight scales, soil moisture sensors, and analytics developed for horticulture use by Hitachi Vantara, Greenlife Industry Australia, Applied Horticulture Research,…

These developments represent GrubMarket’s underlying commitment to building a robust, global supply chain for high-quality, fresh produce GrubMarket announced that it has expanded its supply of fresh produce to Eastern European countries Ukraine and Romania, and also opened a new office in Egypt through its Salix Fruits business. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Salix Fruits is a global fresh fruit importer and exporter of a wide portfolio of produce items, including apples, lemons, oranges, tangerines, pears, grapes, and more. Salix Fruits works with hundreds of growers across 20 countries and serves over 450 business customers in 50 countries worldwide, with operations in Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Spain, India, the U.S., and…

The Australian Government is running a public objections process on wine geographical indications (GIs) Australia is negotiating amendments to the Australia-European Community Agreement on Trade in Wine (Wine Agreement). As part of the negotiation, the Australian Government is running a public objections process on wine geographical indications (GIs) proposed by the EU. A public objections process provides stakeholders with an opportunity to have their say and formally lodge an objection to the protection of specific wine GIs proposed by the EU. This process is required under Australia’s international obligations and will enable the government to take into account the full range of…

In the first two months of 2023, vegetable and fruit exports to the Chinese market reached $320.5 million, up 25.3 per cent Vietnam’s total dragon fruit export turnover has reached more than $47 million this year, down 48.7 per cent over the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Vietnamese dragon fruit is being exported to more than 40 countries and territories. Which, China, India, the US, Thailand, the Netherlands, and Japan are the biggest importers of Vietnam’s dragon fruit. However, in the first 2 months of 2023, the number of Vietnam’s dragon fruit…

Leading dairy producer seeks to inspire upcoming generations while raising the international profile of UAE’s agricultural sector Rumailah Farm, the UAE’s leading producer of high-end dairy products, is tapping into the agro-tourism and education sectors by forging exciting new partnerships with local educational institutions. “We hope to educate – and inspire – the UAE’s upcoming generations, while also raising the international profile of the country’s agricultural sector,” Abdullah Taleb, General Manager of Rumailah Farm, states. In recent years, Rumailah Farm has made a name for itself with its flagship locations on the UAE’s dynamic East Coast. Drawing a wide base of…

The micro diet incorporates a selection of top-quality ingredients that have been thoroughly tested Portugal-based SPAROS announced the launch of its latest product, WIN Max, within the HATCHERY FEEDS range. As a leader in aquaculture nutrition, SPAROS has developed this innovative micro diet to optimise the performance of turbot at marine hatcheries through customised nutrition. WIN Max has been designed in partnership with key customers and R&D institutions and is tailor-made to meet the evolving needs of hatchery managers. This premium weaning micro diet incorporates a selection of top-quality ingredients that have been thoroughly tested and produced by low-shear extrusion, incorporating microencapsulation of water-soluble…

In the first two months, the total investment of China’s major power companies in solar energy nearly tripled from a year ago to 28.3 billion yuan China’s installed renewable energy capacity saw robust growth in the first two months of the year, according to the National Energy Administration. By the end of February, the installed capacity of wind power rose 11 per cent year on year to approximately 370 million kilowatts, while that of solar power stood at about 410 million kilowatts, marking a robust yearly increase of 30.8 per cent. China’s total installed power generation capacity came in at…

The program pilots an integrated solution to Mongolia’s multidimensional challenges by balancing its territorial development, reducing migration The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $448 million investment program to support the green and inclusive development of Mongolia’s Aimags (provinces) and Soums (subprovinces). The Aimags and Soums Green Regional Development Investment Program will promote a transformative model for green territorial development and green urban–rural linkages. Secondary towns (aimag and soum centres) will become anchors of climate-smart agribusinesses that promote sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon rangeland management.  “The program pilots an integrated solution to Mongolia’s multidimensional challenges by balancing its territorial development, reducing migration to Ulaanbaatar, and regenerating rangeland natural resources for carbon capture,”…